Church of Ireland issues coronavirus guidance after first confirmed case in Northern Ireland
The Church of Ireland has issued guidelines for coronavirus after the first case was confirmed in Northern Ireland on Friday.
The infected woman was in Italy this week and flew to Northern Ireland via Dublin Airport. Health officials said that those with close contact have been notified.
The guidance from the Church of Ireland tells parishioners not to make physical contact during the Sign of the Peace and urges good hand hygiene at all times.
Holy Communion is to be given in one kind only, and only the celebrant should drink from the chalice....